Can I get a stay away temporary order of protection amended to a refrain from so that I can be around my daughter ?

It’s possible but it’s unlikely that the judge will modify the order without the prosecutor’s consent.

Pretrial diversion (PTD) after a search and seziure

It would be very difficult to seek pretrial diversion before the investigation is complete or you are charges.

Punishment can range from anything from community service to fines or jail up to one year. Technically the allegations can warrant felony charges,...

It might be grounds to reopen the hearing and get a default judgment vacated; of you failed to appear. However, it’s not a basis to dismiss the...

They can take place at any time from your arraignment up to the conclusion of the case. It depends how aggressive your attorney is and how...

How do I get my money back

The Police can start a civil forfeiture proceeding. You might be able to win if at the hearing you can show that the money came from a source...

Have a stop sign ticket?

Lawyers can’t magically create reasons for dismissal for you. You need to hire a lawyer who will review the facts and ticket and plan a strategy...

Typically the two avenues of relief are filing a criminal complaint or requesting an order of protection from family court. What was the reason...

After the one year, you are no longer vulnerable to being sentenced to jail for this conviction. During the period of conditional discharge, you...

The mere fact that one case settles faster than another doesn’t mean that your attorney is doing a poor job. There are an infinite number of...